How do you decide which painter to choose?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Choosing a Painter & Decorator is a huge decision and massive investment. When making your choice, you should ensure that the Painter you go with complies with the following:
- Behaves in a Professional Manner, turns up on time and gets you your quotation promptly.
- Is Trade Qualified, and is experienced.
- Backs up their work with a Written Warranty.
- Is a member of the Master Painters Association and the Dulux Accredited Program. This way, you know they have been checked out by at least 2 governing bodies.
- Is Fully Insured, with a minimum of $20,000,000 in Public Liability. So that in case of an accident, you know your home and belongings are protected.
- Provides you with a completely detailed Quote, showing all of the works to be carried out. So when comparing different quotes, you know that they are pricing the same thing.
- Practises Work Safety, and ensures all painters on your job have completed an accredited training courses.
- Has a Professional Website containing all of the information you need to know about them.
- Has as part of their team, or can organize other trades that you might need involved in your refurbishment. i.e. Floor Sanding, Wallpapering, Sign Writing etc.
Has a team big enough to get your job done in the time needed.
After you visit, how long before we will receive our quotation?
You will receive your quotation within 72 hours of our site visit by email.
Can my quote be itemised?
Certainly, we are more than happy to break your quote down into as many sections as you like. We appreciate that everyone has a budget, and will do our utmost to fit as much Painting into that budget as possible.
Interiors - What should we do before painters arrive?
If not previously arranged, the following-Please prepare rooms for us by doing the following:
-Remove all pictures and paintings (leave nail holes if you plan to re-hang pictures in the same spot).
-Remove unwanted nails so the holes can be filled.
-Remove all small and fragile objects – tables, shelves and floors should be left empty.
-Remove all window treatments.
By providing clear access for our crew it will allow The Painting Professionals to do a more complete job.
It would be helpful also make arrangements to have any pets looked after during the job.
If you need help with heavy or high items please ask.
We will do the following:
-Move all furniture into the center of the room
-Cover furniture and lampshades with clear plastic.
-Remove and replace all switch plates.
-Cover all floors with drop sheets
-Tape skirting boards to prevent paint from dripping.
-Clean the room upon its completion.
After we leave, we recommend that you do the following:
-Open and close all windows every other day for 1-2 weeks to prevent sticking.
-Wait 2 weeks before paint is fully cured for aggressive wear and tear.
Exteriors - What should we do before painters arrive?
If possible, please walk around your home before the painters arrive.
It will be helpful to us if you can remove any items that are against or near the house. This would include woodpiles, potted plants, lawn furniture, tools etc.
All plants, trees and flowers will be covered to protect them from paint. Some branches may need to be trimmed to provide access to surfaces.
Do you help with selecting the paint colour?
We sure do.. please visit our Choosing Paint Colour page for more information >